I, too, am very much opposed to heterosexual partner-style dancing. I mean,
what are we teaching our children today?
Just joking. I think Meg's experience is tragic. There are certainly a lot of
strange people out there.
Russ Guarino
Meg Graf wrote:
> Hello, listmates:
>> I was recently approached about a possible gig for a graduation celebration.
> I submitted a demo
> recording, information about the band, the usual details, and was told that
> "the committee" would
> get back to me within a few days.
>> In subsequent conversations with the organizers, I was asked if the music we
> play "encouraged
> partner-style dancing." I responded that the music we play is suitable for
> listening and for dancing,
> whether the person dances alone, with another person, in a circle, square,
> line, or whatever.
>> We did not get the gig, as the committee chair expressed concern that
> lesbian, homosexual,
> and transgendered individuals might not feel "comfortable" with music that
> in her opinion
> "encouraged heterosexual partner-style dancing."
>> I am not sorry we did not get the gig, but I am distressed at attempts to
> segregate, specialize,
> and compartmentalize music.
>> My question for listmates: Have you been faced with a similar situation?
> If so, how did you handle it?
>> Keep jazzin'! Best regards,
>> Meg [who just wants to play tunes] and Big George
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